Happy birthday to you! On this special day, I’d like to talk to you in a special way.
I don’t think I’m good at telling you my thought face to face with you, so I’m
In the past, I didn’t care
I am quite lucky that I have
Love from,
Lydia1.
A.writing | B.thinking | C.reading | D.speaking |
A.kids | B.adults | C.men | D.women |
A.worried about | B.proud of | C.afraid of | D.sorry for |
A.always | B.ever | C.already | D.never |
A.common | B.interesting | C.wonderful | D.popular |
A.whether | B.that | C.what | D.where |
A.realize | B.regret | C.respect | D.remind |
A.too | B.so | C.very | D.Such |
As I
I walked through the store, picking up vegetables, soup, spaghetti, bread, milk, cereal, macaroni, bananas, and a dozen other things. I slowly
With the food bank in mind, I went over and
It
A.short | B.long | C.frequent | D.heavy |
A.offer | B.exchange | C.afford | D.accept |
A.approached | B.painted | C.cleaned | D.left |
A.attitude | B.manner | C.smile | D.anger |
A.share | B.train | C.protect | D.feed |
A.help | B.write | C.advertise | D.search |
A.name | B.project | C.list | D.budget |
A.signed | B.marked | C.rid | D.separated |
A.wandered | B.wondered | C.fancied | D.amazed |
A.store | B.cart | C.nutrition | D.bank |
A.picked out | B.lifted up | C.picked up | D.folded up |
A.other | B.others | C.more | D.another |
A.so | B.but | C.and | D.since |
A.ordered | B.totaled | C.replaced | D.packed |
A.takes | B.spends | C.pays | D.wastes |
A.hungry | B.adequate | C.anxious | D.full |
A.cure | B.treat | C.heal | D.recover |
A.ability | B.allowance | C.appreciation | D.act |
A.although | B.though | C.yet | D.still |
A.save | B.rescue | C.accumulate | D.reserve |
3 . A little girl lived in a simple and poor house on a hill. Usually she
At the age when she gained some
So
A.might | B.should | C.would | D.must |
A.Unless | B.Although | C.Since | D.But |
A.dreamed | B.worried | C.asked | D.shouted |
A.this | B.that | C.it | D.which |
A.different | B.scientific | C.musical | D.basic |
A.begged | B.blamed | C.invited | D.paid |
A.inside | B.outside | C.through | D.along |
A.insisting on | B.relying on | C.arguing about | D.wondering about |
A.traveling | B.running | C.riding | D.walking |
A.madly | B.rapidly | C.exactly | D.possibly |
A.Over | B.Down | C.Around | D.Beside |
A.windows | B.steps | C.center | D.gate |
A.Until | B.As | C.While | D.Because |
A.getting | B.introducing | C.leading | D.moving |
A.felt | B.learned | C.concluded | D.found |
A.transparent | B.bright | C.plain | D.wide |
A.anxious | B.angry | C.serious | D.sad |
A.turned around | B.cheered up | C.settled down | D.dropped in |
A.hill | B.valley | C.background | D.sight |
A.imagined | B.decided | C.realized | D.guessed |
When I first found out,I was very sad and cried a lot.She was more like a sister to me than a ____.But I was also angry at my stepfather,Steve,who told us the ____ a week after it happened.He ____ because he didn't want to worry us,and he didn't want me to get depressed (抑郁的)and fail my exams.I just thought she was ____ at the animals' hospital.
I think you know all the ____ that went through my head:She was my dog!Why didn't he tell us earlier?I didn't even get to say goodbye.
People in my family have a ____ of keeping things from me to protect me,such as only telling me that my aunt had cancer ____ she had already improved.All I could think was:Not again!
I ____ to my mum,and she said,“I know.I'm ____,too.”I opened my mouth to shout.And then she added,“I'm so angry with Steve that he had to ____ through all this on his own.”Hearing my mum's words,I shut up my mouth.I had been so ____ on myself.I hadn't thought about ____ Steve was going through.That dog was his baby.He'd had her for longer than he'd had us—and he had to make the decision to ____ her life,and then kept in silence for an entire ____.All my anger melted away,and all I felt was ____.
It makes me realize that we focus so much on ourselves that we ____ the pain of others.At that moment,my mum's words were an incredible ____ that I'll never forget.1.
A.lazy | B.lonely |
C.painful | D.shameful |
A.would | B.should |
C.might | D.could |
A.walk | B.step |
C.foot | D.breath |
A.tool | B.toy |
C.baby | D.pet |
A.plan | B.accident |
C.anecdote | D.truth |
A.lied | B.waited |
C.reflected | D.hesitated |
A.still | B.once |
C.even | D.never |
A.facts | B.opinions |
C.thoughts | D.doubts |
A.story | B.secret |
C.habit | D.hobby |
A.until | B.before |
C.while | D.after |
A.adjusted | B.turned |
C.contributed | D.related |
A.angry | B.shocked |
C.guilty | D.abused |
A.break | B.go |
C.look | D.push |
A.focused | B.hooked |
C.dependent | D.hard |
A.that | B.where |
C.what | D.which |
A.save | B.expand |
C.make | D.end |
A.year | B.month |
C.week | D.day |
A.regret | B.blame |
C.sorrow | D.sympathy |
A.shared | B.ignored |
C.reminded | D.rid |
A.comfort | B.compromise |
C.gift | D.suggestion |
5 . That holiday morning I didn’t have to attend school. Usually, on holidays, Mother
I stood by my window overlooking the
As I watched several people go by, get into their cars and go off, I
Several thoughts
There was a noticeable touch of
It was a
A.forces | B.allows | C.causes | D.forbids |
A.otherwise | B.therefore | C.however | D.besides |
A.parking lot | B.bus stop | C.school | D.market |
A.interesting | B.surprising | C.awful | D.useful |
A.noticed | B.recognized | C.called | D.assisted |
A.back | B.handle | C.wheel | D.seat |
A.searched | B.left | C.moved | D.wandered |
A.stopped | B.started | C.intended | D.finished |
A.crossed | B.slipped | C.disturbed | D.inspired |
A.attractive | B.shiny | C.simple | D.expensive |
A.repairmen | B.businessmen | C.drivers | D.cyclists |
A.busy | B.content | C.careful | D.bored |
A.waving | B.looking | C.laughing | D.pointing |
A.about | B.for | C.with | D.like |
A.worry | B.respect | C.sympathy | D.pride |
A.cleaning | B.fixing | C.replacing | D.covering |
A.still | B.yet | C.again | D.soon |
A.lesson | B.subject | C.skill | D.fact |
A.business | B.living | C.success | D.right |
A.tired | B.doubtful | C.fearful | D.ashamed |
An ambulance was called and rushed the baby to nearby hospital. About 20 percent of Ammie’s body had been burned and all of her burns were third degree. The doctors could tell immediately that Ammie’s best chance of survival was specialized burns unit some miles away at Glasgow Royal hospital.
There , using tissue taken from unburned areas of Ammie’s body, surgeons performed complex skin grafts(植皮手术)to close her wounds and control her injuries , an operation that took about six hours. Over the next 16 years, Ammie underwent(经历)12 more operations to repair her body.
When she started school at the age of 4, other pupils made cruel comments or simply wouldn’t play with her. “I was the only burned child in the street , the class and the school,” she recalls, “Some children refused to become friends with me because of that.”
Today, age 17, Ammie can only ever remember being a burned person with scars; pain is a permanent part of her life, she is still awaiting two further operations. Yet she is a confident, outgoing teenager who offers inspiration and hope to other young burnt victims.
Ammie’s parents have been a great support to her. “They told me of people had a problem with my burns, the problem with my burns, the problem was theirs not mine,” says Ammie. “They taught me to cope with other people’s reactions and constantly reminded me I was valued and loved.” Ammie’s positive attitude to life means she is often contacted by burns charities(慈善机构), helping younger patients build their self-respect to live with permanent scars.
Now she is a member the Scottish Burned Children’s Club. “Ammie provides so much encouragement for the younger ones. She is optimistic and outgoing and a perfect role model for them , ” says Donald Todd, chairman of the club.
This month, Ammie will join some younger children on a summer camp. “I’ll show them how to shrug off unkind stares from others,” she says. Ammie loves wearing fashionable sleeveless tops(无袖上衣), and she plans to show the children at the summer camp that they can too. “I don’t go to great lengths to hide my scars , ” she says . “I gave up wondering how other people would react years ago.”
1. Ammie was taken to Glasgow Royal hospital because .A.it was the nearest hospital to her home |
B.it was the only hospital curing her burns |
C.surgeons there were skilled at performing skin grafts |
D.it was a local hospital excellent at treating burns |
A.12 | B.13 | C.14 | D.15 |
A.ignore | B.avoid | C.accept | D.tolerate |
A.Shy, pessimistic and discouraged. |
B.Strong-minded , optimistic and helpful. |
C.Fashionable , sensitive and easygoing. |
D.Careful , confident and intelligent. |
A.Ammie had an accidents and had to do many operations. |
B.Ammie was a brave gire after the accident. |
C.Ammie helped many younger patients. |
D.Ammie has a positive life through many operations. |
I am constantly shocked at how little talented people earn. I heard the other day that less than 5 percent of Americans earn more than $100, 000 a year. A business consultant who specializes in the medical trade was telling me how many doctors and dentists struggle financially. It was this business consultant who gave me the phrase, “They are one skill away from great wealth.”
There is an old saying that goes, “Job means‘ just over broke (破产)' ”. And unfortunately, I would say that the saying applies to millions of people. Because school does not think financial intelligence is intelligence, most workers“
When I ask the classes I teach, “How many of you can cook a better hamburger than McDonald's?” almost all the students raise their hands. I then ask, “So if most of you can cook a better hamburger, how come McDonald's makes more money than you?” The answer is obvious: McDonald's is excellent at business systems. The reason so many talented people are poor is because they focus on bui1ding a better hamburger and know little or nothing about business systems. The world is filled with talented poor people. They focus on perfecting their skills at building a better hamburger rather than the skills of selling and delivering the hamburger.
1. The author mentions the mechanic in the first paragraph to show that .
A.he is just one of the talented people |
B.he is ready to help others |
C.he has a sharp sense of hearing |
D.he knows little about car repairing |
A.spend more than they can afford |
B.do in their own way |
C.live in their own circle |
D.live within what they earn |
A.They don't work hard enough. |
B.They lack financial intelligence. |
C.They don't make full use of their talents. |
D.They have no specialized skills. |
A.skills at making hamburgers. | B.good business systems |
C.talented workers | D.excellent service |
A.how young people can find a satisfactory job |
B.what schools should teach students |
C.why so many talented people are poor |
D.how McDonald's makes much money |
I
I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday. I sat there
It didn’t take long. My manuscript
Five years later, I was moving to California. While
Ms Profit,
Your story on Salome Bey is fantastic. Yet we need some
Shocked, it took me a long time to
A.joy | B.voice | C.speech | D.smile |
A.proud | B.active | C.satisfied | D.moved |
A.visited | B.emailed | C.phoned | D.interviewed |
A.agreed | B.refused | C.hesitated | D.paused |
A.replied | B.discovered | C.explained | D.knew |
A.seriously | B.patiently | C.nervously | D.quietly |
A.blaming | B.fooling | C.inviting | D.urging |
A.hardship | B.failure | C.comment | D.pressure |
A.with | B.by | C.on | D.in |
A.disappeared | B.returned | C.spread | D.improved |
A.compare | B.struggle | C.live | D.compete |
A.ignore | B.deliver | C.face | D.receive |
A.decorating | B.repairing | C.cleaning | D.leaving |
A.disbelief | B.anxiety | C.horror | D.trouble |
A.subjective | B.relevant | C.private | D.reliable |
A.broadcast | B.create | C.publish | D.assess |
A.recover | B.prepare | C.escape | D.concentrate |
A.energetic | B.endless | C.typical | D.enjoyable |
A.experience | B.success | C.benefit | D.accident |
A.attempt | B.afford | C.expect | D.pretend |
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出一个最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The key to happiness is how quickly you can get back your focus on what’s important.
—Anonymous
Sixteen years ago I learned this lesson in the back of a New York City taxi cab. Here's what happened. I hopped in a taxi, and we took off for Grand Central Station. We were driving in the right lane when, all of a sudden, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car’s back end by just inches!
The driver of the other car, who almost caused a big accident, started yelling bad words at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was friendly. So, I said, "Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!" And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call "The Law of the Garbage Truck."
Many people are like garbage (rubbish) trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. And if you let them, they'll dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you, don't take it personally. You just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. You'll be happy with what you did.
I started thinking, how often do I let Garbage Trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets? It was that day I said, "I'm not going to do anymore."
Successful people do not let Garbage Trucks take over their day. What about you? If you let more garbage trucks pass you by, you'll be happier. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So, Love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don't.
1. What happened one day when the author was taking a taxi?A.The taxi almost hit another car. |
B.The taxi driver was injured. |
C.The author scolded the driver of the other car. |
D.The author learned a lesson from the driver of the garbage truck. |
A.He yelled back at the driver. |
B.He sent the driver to the hospital. |
C.He was friendly towards the driver. |
D.He dumped some garbage in front of his car. |
A.Many people like to drive garbage trucks. |
B.Many people dump garbage wherever they like. |
C.Many people are warm-hearted to make others happy. |
D.Many people tend to be very much depressed. |
A.The author used to have a lot of garbage trucks. |
B.The author used to complain a lot. |
C.The author used to have a lot of money. |
D.The author used to be a good manager. |
A.Ignore them and go on with our own work. |
B.Try our best to persuade them not to do that again. |
C.Tell them to dump the garbage in the right place. |
D.Take over their work and carry the garbage to somewhere else. |
One day,I noticed the most beautiful Cadillac pull in the lot while waiting for my husband.A pretty female driver pulled into the spot beside our car.There was a striking resemblance to Liz Taylor.Her eyes were as blue as the sea,and teeth like an even row of pearls.A few minutes 1ater,a nice looking man entered her car,leaned over and kissed her and she drove away.
Sitting there,I wanted to cry.How could some people have it all?
Then it became almost routine to see her about once a week.She seemed friendly and always waved,flashing a big smile.My envy continued to exist long after she drove away.
A couple of weeks later,sitting in our usual parking lot,I was holding a book,watching her over the top of it.Her husband came to the car,took her arm and helped her out of the car.I could see very well as she moved to get out.She unsteadily walked around to the passenger side very slowly, leaning on a walking cane.Sitting sideways.she lifted one leg with her hands and then the other.The beautiful lady had a prosthesis(假肢) on the left Ieg and a brace(支持物) on the right leg.
I couldn’t watch them drive away as the tears were blinding me.Through my tears,I told my husband about the beautiful lady.He said he knew her husband and the story.The lady and her parents were in a car that got caught on the railroad tracks and was hit by a train.Both parents were killed and she was severely injured.She was only 12 years old.The railroad made a large settlement with her because the crossing had no signals.He explained her car was specially built for her needs as well as the home.
I prayed for forgiveness all the way home.The lady I thought had everything I didn’t.I realized how lucky I was to have my parents,the ability to walk,run or dance through life and many wonderful things money can’t buy.I would not have traded places with the beautiful lady for anything.
When you meet a person who seems to be much better off than you,don’t be fooled.
1. Why did the author want to cry when noticing the beautiful lady?
A.She thought of Liz Taylor. |
B.She had no such expensive car. |
C.She disliked her own eyes and teeth. |
D.She envied what the lady owned. |
A.Replacement. | B.Payment. |
C.Appointment. | D.Encouragement. |
A.Regretting her marriage. |
B.Admiring the lady’s appearance. |
C.Knowing the lady’s suffering. |
D.Leaving without waving to the lady. |
A.Seeing is believing. |
B.Looks can be deceiving. |
C.Happiness consists in beauty. |
D.Everything happens for the best. |